Idiom: Mum’s the word (meaning, examples, pronunciation)

“Mum’s the word“ means “say nothing, don’t reveal a secret.“ Example #1: I think I’m pregnant, but mum’s the word until I know for sure. Example #2: I’ll tell you about our secret hiding place, but mum’s the word; don’t tell anyone about it. Example #3: Nobody must mention this project outside the office. Mum’s the word! Example #4: The information I am going to reveal to you is highly confidential, so mum’s the word. Learn idioms in our app - Get 40% off our idiom dictionary - use 40OFF coupon code at checkout -